Programme Manager

at  Britvic Soft Drinks Ltd

We’re on a journey to become the most dynamic soft drinks company. Supported by a 240-year brand history, Britvic Ireland has become one of the leading players in the Irish FMCG market. We pride ourselves on setting high standards, being courageous and to think outside the bottle.
We offer Ireland’s consumers a range of family favourite and global premium brands such as Robinsons, Ballygowan, J2O, TK Red and Club Orange. We exist to help people enjoy life’s everyday moments.
As well as focusing on health and innovation, Britvic Ireland is working in partnership with Origin Green, the world’s only national food and drink sustainability programme.Britvic Ireland currently have a pipeline of projects and we are looking for a Project Manager to support the delivery of these projects.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• To excel in this role, the project manager needs to have leadership, great communication, and decision-making.
• Project Managements skills (including risk management, budgeting, and project planning)
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, possess the ability to effectively prioritise projects and deliverables whilst meeting deadlines set by Senior Stakeholders.
• Experience in FMCG industry is essential.
• Previous experience in Supply Chain, Marketing & Commercial.
• Experience of working across functions.
• Be a collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal / communication skills.
• Ability to Manage, lead and Influence others.
• Project Management Certification in Prince 2 and PMP Qualification.
• Proficient in MS Project & MS Excel
• Work on own initiative.
  We believe we are stronger together and that’s why we’re committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees. We know that by building a truly inclusive environment where everyone feels celebrated, safe and respected - diversity and wellbeing will naturally thrive

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Project Manager’s overall responsibility is for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of a project. You will play a crucial role in driving the delivery of Brand changes, Sku extensions, Innovation projects, Commercial Projects & Supply Chain projects , ensuring they align with the agreed timelines and uphold the robust Governance standards expected by Britvic Ireland.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and actively manage and lead the Britvic Business project plans from initiation through to closure.
• Understand and identify dependencies between projects.
• Play a key role in ensuring Stage Gate Governance compliance for the Portfolio.
• To build and lead Project meetings ensuring the clarity of roles and responsibilities for successful project delivery is in place.
• Manage Project cross functional team across business functions.
• Manage Project Meetings, timelines, Manage and track completion of workbook actions.
• Manage the project, ensuring project costs, quality and time scales are delivered on target.
• To identify risks and issues to the project, and to develop and manage contingency plans to eliminate any risk to the business.
• Update and Maintain Project Hub.
• Plan & Facilitate monthly Governance Meeting.
• AOB that arises.